AUSTRALIA: Holden to rebadge Opel’s Astra, Insignia and Cascada – Just-auto: Having last year axed Opel and its separate dealer network in Australia after less than a year, General Motors’ local unit has confirmed earlier reports it will (again) rebadge some European-made Opel models for sale branded Holden, starting in the first half of 2015. The new models will also be sold in New Zealand.

GM begins construction on race engine design facility in Pontiac – DetN: General Motors Co. said Wednesday it has started construction on a new facility for race engine design and development at its Global Powertrain headquarters in Pontiac, as the automaker works to bring together its North American powertrain engineering group for production as well as advanced and racing engines.

Fiat Chrysler maps out another 5 years – DetN: On Nov. 4, 2009, Sergio Marchionne took the stage at the Chrysler Technical Center in Auburn Hills to outline his vision for the born-again automaker. In four-and-a-half years, Marchionne and his team have accomplished most — but not all — of what they promised.

Peugeot planning Nurburgring assault as well as hot 308 R – Autocar: Hot new Peugeot production models planned as the firm seeks to tie up its motorsport activities with road cars. Peugeot is looking to link its motorsport and road car activities with a new era of hot cars, as well as a possible attempt on the 31-year-old Nürburgring lap record.